Lemon Meatballs

Name: Lemon Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 300 g ground beef (for the meatballs); 75 g white bread (for the meatballs); 50 g whole milk (for the meatballs); 5 g salt (for the meatballs); 1 eggs (for the meatballs); 20 g parmesan cheese (for the meatballs); 2 lemons (for cooking); 40 g butter (for cooking); 40 g 0 flour (for cooking); 5 g salt (for cooking); 1 sprig rosemary (for cooking)

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Delicious and fragrant, these beef meatballs are enriched with bread softened in milk and lemon that adds freshness. They are perfect as an appetizer, main course, or finger food for an aperitif

Yield: 4 servings / 16 pieces

Total time: 1 h 35 min

Preparation time: 20 min

Waiting time: 1 h

Cooking time: 15 min

Difficulty:

Cost:

Tools: Bowl, Stove, Pan

Weight per serving: 200 g

Energy: 340 Kcal

Carbohydrates: 20 g

Fats: 20 g

Proteins: 22 g

Rugby: 30 min

Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Eggs

Pairing: Chardonnay

Occasion: Friends dinner

Ingredients

Portions for 4 servings

For the meatballs

Ground beef

300 g

White bread

75 g

Whole milk

50 g

Salt

5 g

Eggs

Parmesan cheese

20 g

For cooking

Lemons

Butter

40 g

0 flour

40 g

Salt

5 g

Rosemary

1 sprig

Method

It takes steps in 1 h 35 min

Place the slices of bread in a bowl with the milk and let them soften for 10 minutes

In a large bowl combine the ground beef, softened bread, the egg, salt, and Parmesan

Mix very well with your hands and let the mixture rest for one hour covered with plastic wrap

Form walnut-sized meatballs, then coat them in flour

Heat the butter in a large pan and cook the meatballs on all sides for a few minutes until golden

Add a pinch of salt, some rosemary needles, the grated zest and juice of the lemons, and cook for 5 minutes until a thick creamy sauce forms

Cost

The ingredients are simple and easy to find, with a low cost. A tasty main course without spending too much

Health

These meatballs provide a good protein intake thanks to the beef. The use of milk and lemon makes the recipe more digestible and fresh. If eaten in moderation and accompanied by vegetables, they are suitable for a balanced diet

Author Editorial staff - Luca M.

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